From the Archives

After purchasing the two buildings on Main Street in Bonners Ferry in 2006 (known as the Megquier-Houck Building), the Boundary County Historical Society was able to expand the Museum space. Expansion was made into the middle room known as the

In the early 1900s, logging was dirty, hot, and physically demanding work. Regular washing was essential for comfort and to prevent skin issues. Logging camps setup showers outdoors, in a designated corner of the camp, sometimes with rough wood walls

This newspaper clipping from the BF Herald is a “Thank You” to all from “All The Cones – Elbert and Lotus, Eldon, Bernice, Carol Pomeroy” who operated their business, Cones Grocery and Cafe, from 1953 until selling it to Mr.

Yesterday, January 14th marked the 68th year for our Boundary County Free Library. This newspaper clipping from the Bonners Ferry Herald – January 23, 1958. Caption reads: “William F. Maas, Chairman of the Boundary County Board of Commissioners, accepts the

According to the newspaper, Phil and Beauty Davis were having the first 1976 Bicentennial Baby in Boundary County this week. I guess we all know how old Daniel Davis is. Speaking of Beauty, who wants a “tender steak” and a

This Week in History ~ 50 Years Ago ~ “Eagles Name Top Citizens: Mary Jean Leach- Top Local Nurse; Helen Simon- Top Teacher; Sheriff Chris Ketner- Top Police Officer; Bob Meeker- Top Fireman; Mr. and Mrs. Lawson McDonald- Top Senior

This beautiful Christmas tree, from 1952, stood in the telephone office building on the corner of Kootenai and Main streets. The Great Northern Railway had contracts with Western Union Telegraph and Bell Telephone Company. By 1907, Bell Telephone Co. had

Today, December 18th, is “National Bake Cookies Day”. It’s a day to bake, share, and enjoy cookies, and smell the aroma while baking at home. You can host a cookie exchange, or give cookies to friends, family, community members, or

“Chief Moses Osay Joseph, perhaps the last of the old generation Kootenai elders, died Friday December 12 (1975) in Bonners Ferry. One of the highlights of his life was on May 5, 1974 when he was elevated to the office

This Week in History ~ 100 Years Ago ~ “Although the Bonners Ferry High School basketball team has some old material left from last year, it will blossom forth this season under a new name – The Badgers. The name